So we made it and Japan is amazing! I’m very pleased to say even though everything is small here, I’m pleasantly surprised that it is not as small as I imagined :) Even though taking a shower sometimes is a challenge because if I open my arms, both my elbows hit the walls, I’m able to take nice warm showers, we have the nicest toilets in the world, and all beds fit me (since we sleep on the floor :)
One of the things I truly believe, and all the Christians here are saying the same thing, is that Japan is about to see a revival! It’s like you can feel it in the air, the people are getting to a point where they need something that is real, and as soon as they find it, they are going to take hold of it and never let go. I see so much joy in the lives of the Christians here, as if they just got saved yesterday! And their humility is humbling…I am learning so much from them!
The first few days after we got here, because of a typhoon coming through, we stayed at U. Tim’s house and did some site-seeing and visiting some of the PAZ churches. Then early Monday morning we left for Iwaki from where we leave every morning to different areas to help with the disaster relief. The work has been hard, but we are all in great health and high spirits. Even though a lot has already been done, there is still a lot to go. There are still a lot of tractors at work, but we have focused more on individuals who have asked for help to go through their stuff to either throw away or wash and clean. We have had several opportunities to share the gospel and we believe God is working on people’s hearts.
This weekend we are going back to Noborito to spend more time with the PAZ church leaders and participating in the church services, and should be returning Monday or Tuesday. I’m excited to see what all the Lord has in store for us! Oh, and please be praying for me as I will be sharing at the Fuse (the new young adult church) this Sunday.Love you all and am counting on your prayers! You are the best!
Paul
P.S. Just felt an earthquake as I was finishing this post :)






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